Coombe Barton Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 And in the same vein as my previous query - http://www.rmweb.co....ease-crossover/ - would a trap point protecting a point on the main line be operated from the same lever as the main point, facing point locks excepted, of course? The reason for these questions is that I'm trying to interpret signal box diagrams so that I can determine the number of levers required for my own layout. As I'm building them myself (I like making things difficult for myself) and it's all going to be manual, a few headaches now should save more later. But that's probably just wishful thinking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ikcdab Posted February 27, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 27, 2010 And in the same vein as my previous query - http://www.rmweb.co....ease-crossover/ - would a trap point protecting a point on the main line be operated from the same lever as the main point, facing point locks excepted, of course? The reason for these questions is that I'm trying to interpret signal box diagrams so that I can determine the number of levers required for my own layout. As I'm building them myself (I like making things difficult for myself) and it's all going to be manual, a few headaches now should save more later. But that's probably just wishful thinking. Yes. It would be completely normal for the main to loop point and the protecting trap point to be worked from one lever. On your signal diagram they will normally be labelled as 'a' and 'b' - eg 17a and 17b. Post you diagram and i am sure we can help. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombe Barton Posted February 27, 2010 Author Share Posted February 27, 2010 Thanks - you've just cleared up the numbering on a load of diagrams I've been studying. The light had dawned! (it took enough time). I'll post a completed diagram for inout, now I can write things up correctly, when I've drawn things up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted February 27, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 27, 2010 Don't forget that single and double slips can also be paired with a point so the appropriate end will be worked by the same lever as the point. Donw Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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